DraftKings ‘Cashpicks’ Trademark Filing Raises Questions About Plans for Prop-Style DFS
A recently uncovered trademark filing by DraftKings is generating speculation about whether the operator is preparing to launch props-style daily fantasy sports (DFS). DFS prop bets allow users to bet on a player’s performance and combine multiple players for higher payouts. A filling at the United States Patent and Trademark Office from May 11 shows […]
Pennsylvania Online Casinos Win $172 Million in August as Fall Upswing Starts Early Again
The US online casino industry has just about reached the end of its summer slump, with nationwide gross iGaming revenue (GGR) from regulated markets totaling $523 million in August and likely to surge over the coming months. As it was last year, Pennsylvania has been the first state to reap the benefits of the fall upswing. […]
Resorts World Las Vegas Removes Controversial President Scott Sibella Amid NY Casino Bid
Scott Sibella has left his role as President and COO of Resorts World Las Vegas. The company named current Chief Financial Officer Peter LaVoie as Sibella’s replacement. In a statement, Resorts World said that the move comes after it was made aware that Sibella had violated company policies. Some analysts have speculated that the timing […]
MGM Getting Back to Normal Following Cyberattack, May Receive Insurance Payout
MGM Resorts International announced this morning, Sep. 20, that most of its operations are back to normal following over a week of disruptions caused by a cyberattack. The company’s website went down early last week, along with many network-reliant services at its brick-and-mortar properties. In a statement on its account on X (formerly Twitter), the company […]
North Carolina Legal Gambling Expansion Out of State Budget
North Carolinians now know where their elected leaders stand on legal gambling expansion. That’s because, on Sept. 19, the North Carolina General Assembly removed retail casino and video gaming terminal (VGT) proposals from the $30 billion budget bill. A final vote is expected on Sept. 21 or 22. The previous version of the budget bill […]
Social Casino Developer Playtika Acquires Innplay Labs for $300 Million, Defends Alabama Class Action
Israeli-based social gaming developer Playtika has agreed to acquire mobile gaming developer Innplay Labs for up to $300 million. Playtika will pay $80 million upfront, but the final price will be contingent on contractual factors. Innplay Labs is also based in Israel, and some of its most popular titles include: Animal Kingdom Brix Master Tiles […]
Will Voters See a 2024 Ballot With Colorado Online Casino Gambling?
Centennial State casino owners and existing sports betting operators are in talks to advance Colorado online casino gambling legalization efforts. That’s what Colorado Budget Director Mark Ferrandino told Bonus on Sept. 15. If the talks result in any proposed legislation, voters must decide on iGaming’s legality. That’s because legal Colorado online casino gambling would involve […]
Addabbo Hosts New York Responsible Gaming Webinar, May Take Learnings Into March Outreach
New York State Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. hosted a webinar on Sept. 13 to offer problem gambling education to his constituents. On Sept. 18, his office issued a press release about the Responsible Gaming Education Month effort. Plus, his office told Bonus that Addabbo’s New York responsible gaming webinar may yield learnings he can […]
MGM & Caesars Investors Unfazed as ALPHV Hacker Group and Casinos Issue Statements
MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment have both issued statements confirming they’ve suffered social engineering or cybercrime attacks. Now, one of the hacking groups apparently involved has issued its own statement. However, investors in the companies don’t seem to be particularly concerned, as their stock prices have only taken a slight dip over the past week. MGM suffered the more […]
Sample Ballots Released, Showing Vote Will Happen on Richmond Grand Resort and Casino
A Richmond casino vote will happen, shows a sample ballot released on Sept. 14 by the Richmond Office of Elections. While the ballot question doesn’t say the proposed $562 million gambling establishment’s name, it’s being called the Richmond Grand Resort and Casino. The project is a collaboration between media company Urban One and Churchill Downs […]
